The Ukrainian national team has suffered a setback in the Nations League, losing to France and marking their first exit from the top 8 teams.

Before this match, they were in 7th place, but now they find themselves at 11th. France, along with Argentina, the USA, and Canada, has surpassed the "blue and yellows," whom they have defeated previously.

The leadership remains with Poland and Brazil. Notably, the Brazilians also faced the "blue and yellows" and triumphed in a tiebreaker.

Nations League Standings 2025

Top 8 Teams

1. Poland – 13 points (5 matches)

2. Brazil – 12 points (5)

3. Slovenia – 11 points (5)

4. Italy – 10 points (5)

5. Japan – 9 points (5)

6. Bulgaria – 8 points (5)

7. France – 8 points (5)

8. Argentina – 8 points (5)

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11. Ukraine – 7 points (5)

This season, the International Volleyball Federation has expanded the number of participants from 16 to 18. Each team will play 12 matches in the group stage.